Koji Steven Sakai is a screenwriter, film producer, and novelist who has written and produced projects for Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+.
A versatile storyteller across mediums, he is the founder of Little Nalu Pictures, a screenwriting instructor at UCLA Extension, and the creator of multiple acclaimed podcast series. Whether crafting feature films or developing audio pilots, Koji focuses on bringing compelling, diverse narratives to global audiences.
Honoring Memorial Day: Read My Graphic Novel “442” Free for a Limited Time Today is Memorial Day—a time dedicated to remembering and honoring the countless individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to this country. To mark the occasion this year, I wanted to do something special to help keep a crucial piece of … Continue reading In Honor of Memorial Day: 442
Koji Steven Sakai tunes the “Dead Air” signal to 1997 to pull the world’s most untouchable brand into a South Pasadena garage for an audit. Mother Teresa built a legacy on the “beauty of suffering,” but the receipts tell a different story. From running 14th-century-style plague wards while seeking world-class cardiac care for herself, to her cozy … Continue reading Episode 02 | Mother Teresa: The Saint’s Secret Ledger
We survived our month-long hiatus and we are officially back for Season 6 of The Unofficial Official Story! We’re kicking things off in May—just a few days late for National Sun Day—with a massive celestial mystery that asks: Is NASA hiding a second sun?. Before we dive into solar simulators and the “Morality Clause” of … Continue reading S6E1 | Solar Double-Takes & The Intergalactic “I Told You So”
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, hosts Koji Steven Sakai and Michelle Malizaki take the podcast on the road to the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) in Little Tokyo. In this special archival episode, they dive into a landmark 2024 conversation with the legendary George Takei, recorded by Sharon Yamato … Continue reading S3E4: The People’s Government: George Takei on Democracy and the Tule Lake Legacy
Koji Steven Sakai 